Polaroid confirms 3-year partnership with EBP

Polaroid, one of the world’s most trusted brands, has recently confirmed a three-year partnership with UK manufacturer Environmental Business Products (EBP). EBP is Europe’s largest and longest established collector and remanufacturer of inkjet cartridges with over 20-years’ experience and credibility in the print industry. Under the initial three-year collaboration with Polaroid, EBP will be the sole manufacturer of the Polaroid 3D printer and consumables range and will have exclusivity in 15 European markets.

The launch product will be the Polaroid ModelSmart 250S 3D printer, which was unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show® (CES), Las Vegas, in January 2016. The Polaroid 3D printer and consumable range will be available through reseller and retail outlets across Europe from early 2016.

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